Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday Addition

Patsy Benefield is on her way home from the hospital.  Her family recognizes another miracle in their midst.

Larkin Dorris on Caring Bridge

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

Wayland Wall, Sr. was born February 1. 1945 and passed away at 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood.  He was 67, a native of Magnolia, MS and resident of Roseland.

Wayland is survived by a son, Wayland Wall Jr. of Amite, and a daughter Kristie Blades, and

granddaughter, Kamryn Jones also of Amite. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Singleton, of Amite and two brothers Johnny and Carlton Wall, both of Kentwood.

 Preceded in death by his parents Hampton Wall and Wilsie Fussell Singleton, and brother Felix Ray Singleton.

A private memorial is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2012.

 McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Filmore Miller was born December 13, 1943 and passed away at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November11, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Mr. Thomas was 68, a native and resident of Amite.

He is survived by his daughter, Connie Miller Harrison and husband Paul; son, Keith Miller; 7 grandchildren, Deanna Miller, Blaine Miller, Morgan Blades, Blake Miller, Savanna Miller, Keith Harrison, Kamen Harrison; 2 brothers, Earl Miller and wife Barbara and Danny Miller and wife Joyce; 2 sisters, Annette DeLatte and Gail McDaniel and husband Don; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents; Percy and Massie Lea Miller; son, Darryl Miller; granddaughter, Breanna Miller; 3 brothers, Bobby, Donald and Gerald Miller; brother-in-law, Ralph DeLatte.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, Amite, from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

Mary E. Marchand was born August 21, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at University Hospital, New Orleans. She was 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Roseland.

As her request a private Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Monday

“Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

~Matthew 11:29-30 MSG~

I would like to tell you about two 95 year olds from Amite.  Many of you may know one or both of them.

  • Mrs. Helen Robertson ran a flower shop for many years.  She is still very faithful in her church, FBC.  Many people know and love her.  We saw her last Sunday as she had lunch at Mike’s.  Wednesday, she fell and broke a hip.  She is in OLOL and has had hip replacement surgery.  Keep her in your prayers.  She’s not the kind of lady who likes to lay around and be pampered.
  • Mr. Delos Jones was the county agent for many years, but I knew him best as daddy to Maureen, Arleen, and Gilbert.  I  attended many slumber parties in the Jones home.  For many years, we saw him at Mike’s as he had his Sunday lunch after attending FBC, Amite.  He always called us by name.   In recent years, I have seen Arleen with him frequently.  Now, Mr. Delos has moved to be with family.  What a kind, gentle man!

Joy Moore shared last night that her dad, Paul Boudreaux, was able to move his left hand slightly yesterday.  He is slowly progressing from strokes he has suffered in the last couple of months.  More good news, he will be leaving rehab and going home Wednesday, if all goes as planned.  Keep praying.

Renee Deck was at church last night.  She doesn’t slow down much.  Pray for complete healing of her knee.

Thankfulness: Day 12 – Today, I’m thankful for Samaritan’s Purse (shoeboxes) that provides for children around the world to obtain some necessities and some gifts to children who might not receive an Christmas gift.  I’m thankful for the books that are in each box to introduce the children to Jesus on their and in their language.  I don’t have adequate words to say how much this one project impacts people worldwide who pack the boxes or who receive the boxes.  May God bless each one who packed a box and each child who received a box.  That puts the “Merry” in “Merry Christmas” for these children and in my heart!  If you are not involved, please plan to help next year.  You will be so blessed!

Wednesday if the deadline for turning in your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at FBC, Kentwood.  Please call the church office for more information.

This is the week for the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  I hope you will be here to join us for a meal, a devotional, and some foot-tapping music.

Please continue to pray for the Welch family in their loss.

This is a good day to spend time counting out blessings and saying thank you.  They are many!

Anna Lee

 

Friday Obituary

Corean Robison Phillips
(May 25, 1916 – November 8, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 4 p.m on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at her home at the age of 96 years. She was born May 25, 1916 in Frankston, TX and was a member of the Greensburg Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Milton, Denham Springs; son, Charles Phillips and his wife, Lois, Kentwood; 9 grandchildren, David Milton, Denham Springs, Tom Phillips, Valdosta, GA, Vernon C. “Bubba” Phillips, Kentwood, Tracy Carlton, Denham Springs, Michael Milton, Denham Springs, Carolyn Waltman, Pasadena, TX, Jean Faciane, Plant City, FL, Danny Chauvin, Houma and Laurie Kyle, Arkansas; 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Rosa Lee Nalor, Ft. Worth, TX, Betty Alexander, Leander, TX and Martha Mathison, Leander, TX; numerous nieces and nephews and one special adopted nephew, Jerry East, Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. F. “Bill” Phillips; daughter, Joyce Phillips Chauvin; brothers, Henry Kizer Robison and Bud Robison; sister, Pauline Robison Phillips. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday Addition

Theresa Lynn Miller (Bro. Joey’s sister-in-law)

THERESA LYNN MILLER, AGE 51

And a resident of Mt. Hermon died at 4:44 am Thursday November 8, 2012 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. She was a nurse for many years at Riverside Medical Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Theresa was a longtime member of Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church in Smithdale, MS and currently a member of Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed going to church and reading her Bible every day. Theresa liked to crochet and loved flowers, often spending time working in her flower garden.

Survived by:

Husband: David Miller of Franklinton

2 Daughters: Sarah Sims, Crystal Miller both of Mt. Hermon

2 Step-children: Cindy Wills, Christopher Miller both of Franklinton

3 Grandchildren: Immanuel Miller, Zoie Miler, Isabella Miller

5 Step-grandchildren: Alyssa Miller, Sydney Wills, Scott Wills, Daniel Miller, Gabby Miller

Mother and Step-father: Clara Nelle Miller Walton and Bob Walton of Franklinton

Sister and Brother in law: Kate and Mike Richardson of Franklinton

Brother and Sister in law: Richard and Rachel Miller of Franklinton

God Child: Alanna Therese Miller

Also numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by a daughter Alison Miller, an infant son Andrew David Miller, grandson Nekoda Rogers, and her father Wilbur L. Miller

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Sunday November 11th from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation will continue Monday at Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church from 9 am until the funeral service at 11 am with Rev. Randall Garcia and Eld. Luke Addison officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

Friday

“Now I know you are a man of God and the Lord’s word from your mouth is true.”

~1 Kings 17:24b, HCSB~

Thankfulness: Day 9

Today, I’m thankful for friends – childhood friends, co-workers, former teachers, former students, church friends, neighborhood friends, etc.  Each of you have a special place in my heart.  You help to make me who I am and are there for me when I “need a friend”.  I hope I have been as good of a friend to you as you have been to me.

 

Baptist Press News

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Ivy Ellis Day Jr.”Doodlebug”
(August 21, 1927 – November 8, 2012)

Ivy Ellis Day “Doodlebug”, Jr. 85, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Kentwood, LA, died at his home on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, where he worked for over 25 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm and then on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 11am until funeral services at 12noon, conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Burial will be in the Azalea Rest Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mavis Allen Day; two sons: Dennis Wayne Day and Keith Howard Day Sr.; one sister, Lauree Phillips and her husband Adrian of Kentwood, LA; four brothers, Elvis Day of Kentwood; Carl Day and his wife Sybil of Wilson; Lynn Day and his wife Betty of Kentwood; and Grant Day of Kentwood; four grandchildren: Christi Comeaux, Dennis “Wayne” Day Jr. , Keith Day Jr., and Mandy Bourgeois; five great grandchildren: Collin Comeaux, Preston Comeaux, Matthew Day, Nathan Day, and Morgan Day. He is also survived by former daughters-in-law Linda Miller Day, Bobbie Day, and Patricia Battle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Cutrer Day and his father, Ivy Ellis Day Sr. Pallbearers will be Alvin Comeaux, Keith Day Jr. Dennis Wayne Day Jr., Lynn Day, Huey “Mann” Patin, Archie “Scooter” Day. Honorary pallbearers will be Archie T. Day, Dr. Foster Sanders, Maria Zepeda, Juana Zepeda, and Herman McKey. He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he served in World War II. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially farming. He was renowned for growing the best tomatoes in Zachary for over 50 years.

 Heart to Heart with Holley: A Letter to My Teenage Self

 

Revival at FBC, Kentwood

  •  Special seminar on Saturday at 9 A.M.
  • Sunday School – Adults taught by Rev. and Mrs. Wade Adkins
  • Sunday Services @ 10:30 and 7 P.M.
    • Covered Dish Lunch after morning service
  • Monday – Wednesday
    • Special Bible Study @ 6 P.M.
    • Revival Service @ 7 P.M.

Have a great fall day!

Anna Lee 

 

Monday

“Blessed be the Lord,

because He has heard the voice of my supplications.”

~Psalm 28:6~

40 Day of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=379&disc=8

World Day of Prayer for Baptist Women

This morning at 10:00 at Kedron Baptist Church

Covered dish lunch to follow

Meet at south parking lot of FBC, Kentwood at 9:15

Directions

    • Exit I-55 going west on Hwy. 16
    • Turn right on Hwy. 1046 (at West View Baptist Church)
    • Turn left at second paved road
    • Church @ 922 Hwy. 1946

Frances Ann M. Davis did well with her back surgery.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Continue to pray for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  Pray for needs to be met and a thankful spirit to abound.

SFC Charles “Tony” Ridgedell US Army Retired passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was 78 and resident of Fayetteville, NC.

He is survived by his wife Imogene O’Brian Ridgedell; 3 daughters, Sharon Moseley, Carolyn Lamb and Barbara Ridgedell; 2 brothers, Warren Ridgedell and Matthew Ridgedell; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. with full military honors.

May your Monday be a day of marvalous moments!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

J D Hunt
(August 2, 1938 – November 2, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, died on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton. He was born August 2, 1938 in Mt. Hermon and was 74 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Violet Mahaffey Hunt, Kentwood; daughter, Rose Marez and husband, Dan, Midlothian, VA; 2 sons, Mark Hunt and wife, Lorrie, Kentwood and Moses Hunt and wife, Angie, Lumberton, MS; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Martha Thomas, Franklinton and Louise Mizel, Franklinton; 4 brothers, T. C. Hunt, Franklinton, Harvey Graves, Rome, GA, William Graves, Jr., Thomas and Maxie Ray Graves, Tylertown, MS; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Addie Hunt; sister, Betty Magee. Visitation at Roseland Praise and Worship Center from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Barber, Rev. David Cutrer and Rev. Dan Marez. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mt. Hermon. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday Afternoon

Reminder:  Set your clock back an hour tonight.

Continue to pray for Patsy Benefield and her family.

Mr. Kenneth Felker has been in the Greensburg hospital, but “Miss” Grace Helen is home.  Keep praying.

Reesa B. DeLee’s surgery was complicatedl, but went well.  Please continue to pray for her.

Tammy Jean Ard
(October 1, 1960 – November 3, 2012)

A resident of East Fork, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA. She was born October 1, 1960 in Amite, LA and was 52 years of age. She is survived by her companion, Roger Dale Sanders, Kentwood; father, Willard Ard, Husser; 2 sisters, Wendy McLain, Husser and Michelle Mistretta, Virginia Beach, VA; 2 brothers, Delton Ard, Husser and Keith Ard, Husser; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, Earline Chambers Ard; brother, Jeffrey Ard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday Evening

Raymond Cade will be using his many years of truck driving skills to drive one of the Mississippi Disaster Relief trucks to NY/NJ in the morning to help feed people affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Thank-you, Raymond and all the other volunteers who give of their time to minister to and witness to others.

 

Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart

Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Mid City.

Peggy was born in St. Helena Parish on October 24, 1930 to Lawrence Lucas Hanks and Vera Talbert Hanks. She was a graduate of Amite High School.

She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Meadows and his wife, Debbie, Greensburg and Dennis Stewart, Hammond; a daughter, BeBe Bergeron and her husband, Gregory, Denham Springs; 3 grandchildren, Blake Meadows, Jay Meadows and his wife, Katie, and Julie Meadows; 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Meadows and Pete Stewart; 2 brothers, Sitman and Ancil Hanks; a son, Jay Stewart Meadows; and a granddaughter, Lee Ann Meadows Bass.

Professionally Peggy was an office manager for 33 years for DEMCO. Also, Peggy was a distributor for The Morning Advocate for 43 years. Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Our hearts are heavy with her passing.

Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 12 noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 conducted by Rev. Ken Reed. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Greensburg United Methodist Church.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read more: Tangilena.com – Peggy Hanks Meadows Stewart

Thursday Afternoon

Bradley Brumfield is on his way home.  Thank-you, Jesus.

 

Theresa Lynn Tate
(September 28, 1960 – November 1, 2012)

A resident of DeRidder, LA, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home. She was born September 28, 1960 in Magnolia, MS and was 52 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer and Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Survived by daughter, Megan Slade, Amite, son, Jared Davis, Roseland, sisters, Charlene Addison and her husband, Gerald, Montpelier, Judy Brown, Roseland, Margie Criswell, Roseland, Sue Parrish and her husband, Hoyt, Roseland, Dirlean Mason and her husband, Gene, Ethel, and Rosie Reich and her husband, Ronnie, DeRidder, step-sisters, Bonnie Holston and her husband, Kevin, Picayune, MS, and Annette Corkern and her husband, Johnathan, Independence, step-brother, Joey Tate and his wife, Vickey, Independence, step-mother, Ethel Voight, Amite, special friend, Michael Radcliff, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey Tate and Verdie B. Duncan. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.